Long and slender Her every movement Deliberate and graceful Composed as She listens quietly

¿Te duele Cuándo piques tu dedo? No Lo hago por pura diversión Lo que duele

The ugliest shade Of green We envy The car The job

I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide

When I think of my mom I think of malt o meal muffins When I think of my dad Memories of a child Chasing us around the circle

If I could paint a man Eyes so dark they shine Brooding and stormy Til the smile breaks through If I could paint a man

Why can’t I choose to be somewhere in the middle? Surrounded by extremes Measure everything With a grain of salt

You must commit To an outfit Where are you going? In sporty yoga pants Athletic top

Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone

Don’t talk down to me I am not a child! Even children Deserve respect

Have you ever felt A hole inside of you Something dead inside Where your heart Is supposed to be?

May sun is warm An old friend You have missed June sun Still smiles